How to Save 1,000 Calories to Splurge Later

Learn simple ways to free up calories for a future splurge.

We can talk till we’re blue in the face about making good choices at parties—but sometimes you want to throw
calorie-caution to the wind and simply celebrate. You can eat what you want and not gain a pound—if
you’ve banked calories to spend. Here are 10 simple ways to free up an extra 1,000 calories for a future splurge.
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5. Skip the Cheese

Skip the cheese (on that sandwich) too. Load it up with veggies and you’re less likely to miss it.

6. Choose Mustard

Swap that heaping tablespoon of mayo for some mustard. Mayo delivers 90 calories in just 1 tablespoon. Mustard adds a
spicy bite to your sandwich at only about 10 calories per tablespoon.

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7. Halve Your Rice

Halve the amount of rice you have with your stir-fry. A cup of rice (200 calories) is technically two servings of grains,
actually. Which is fine: even if you're eating only 1,200 calories—the lowest calorie level that's considered healthy—you
still need six servings of grains a day. But if you're trying to bank calories, it’s a place to cut back.